The '''Goblin Rebellions''' were a series of rebellions in which the [[goblin]] population of the [[Wizarding world]] has revolted against discrimination and prejudice towards their kind on behalf of [[Wizards|wizards and witches]]. They were most prevalent during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, but even in modern times there are subversive goblin groups working in secret against the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], according to the ''[[Daily Prophet]]''. The historical rebellions have been described as "bloody and vicious."

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The '''Goblin Rebellions''' were a series of rebellions in which the [[goblin]] population of the [[Wizarding world]] revolted against discrimination and prejudice toward their kind by [[Wizards|wizards and witches]]. They were most prevalent during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, but even in modern times there are subversive goblin groups working in secret against the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], according to the ''[[Daily Prophet]]''. The historical rebellions have been described as "bloody and vicious."

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One rebellion, in [[1610s|1612]], took place in the vicinity of [[Hogsmeade|Hogsmeade Village]]; the [[Three Broomsticks Inn]] was used as the wizards' headquarters for the rebellion.

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[[1612 goblin rebellion|One rebellion]], in [[1610s|1612]], took place in the vicinity of [[Hogsmeade|Hogsmeade Village]]; the [[Three Broomsticks Inn]] was used as the wizard headquarters for the rebellion.

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Today, the goblin rebellions are one of the most important topics [[HogwartsSchoolofWitchcraft andWizardry]] studentsstudy in [[History of Magic]]. For the final exams during their first year, they have to memorize the dates of the goblin rebellions. During his fourth year exams, [[RonaldWeasley|Ron Weasley]] couldnotrememberallthenamesofthe goblin rebels and invented some; by luck, he guessed [[Urg the Unclean]]'snamecorrectly.In his History of Magic [[Ordinary Wizarding Level]] in [[1996]],[[HarryPotter]]skippedquestionfour,which asked whether [[WandBan|wandlegislation]] contributedtothe goblin riots of the eighteenth century.

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[[18thcenturygoblinrebellion|Anotherrebellion]] tookplace in the [[18thcentury]] andwasnotedtobeapopularone, as [[Urg the Unclean]],agoblin,participated in thatoneandwasfeaturedona [[ChocolateFrogCards]] fordoingso.

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Today, the Goblin Rebellions are one of the most important topics [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] students study in [[History of Magic]]. For the final exams during their first year, they have to memorize the dates of the Goblin Rebellions. During his fourth year exams, [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] could not remember all the names of the goblin rebels and invented some; by luck, he guessed [[Urg the Unclean]]'s name correctly. In his History of Magic [[Ordinary Wizarding Level]] in [[1996]], [[Harry Potter]] skipped question four, which asked whether [[Wand Ban|wand legislation]] contributed to the goblin riots of the eighteenth century.

Given the anger expressed by some goblins, such as [[Griphook]], about wizards denying goblins the right to use [[wand]]s, it may indeed have been a contributing factor to past rebellions.

Given the anger expressed by some goblins, such as [[Griphook]], about wizards denying goblins the right to use [[wand]]s, it may indeed have been a contributing factor to past rebellions.

==Behind the scenes==

==Behind the scenes==

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*According to [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|W.O.M.B.A.T.]], these rebellions may have occurred because of lack of goblin representation on the [[Wizengamot]], attempts to enslave goblins as house-elves, stripping of wand privileges, wizard attempts to control Gringotts, or the brutal goblin slayings by [[Yardley Platt]].

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*According to the [[Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test|WOMBAT]], these rebellions may have occurred because of lack of goblin representation on the [[Wizengamot]], attempts to enslave goblins as house-elves, stripping of wand privileges, wizard attempts to control Gringotts, or the brutal goblin slayings by [[Yardley Platt]].

==Appearances==

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*''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' {{mention}}

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Latest revision as of 17:53, November 2, 2014

The Goblin Rebellions were a series of rebellions in which the goblin population of the Wizarding world revolted against discrimination and prejudice toward their kind by wizards and witches. They were most prevalent during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, but even in modern times there are subversive goblin groups working in secret against the Ministry of Magic, according to the Daily Prophet. The historical rebellions have been described as "bloody and vicious."

According to the WOMBAT, these rebellions may have occurred because of lack of goblin representation on the Wizengamot, attempts to enslave goblins as house-elves, stripping of wand privileges, wizard attempts to control Gringotts, or the brutal goblin slayings by Yardley Platt.